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How to get fromBerlin to Gothaby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Berlin to Gotha by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train 29 / ...
    2h 4m
    €53–118

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Erfurt central train stationbus bus N3216
    5h 4m
    €31–65

  3. Drive  309.1 km

    1. Drive from Berlin to Gothacar car 309.1 km
    3h 11m
    €46–66

  4. Train via Halle (Saale)

    1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain train 29 / ...
    2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Gothatrain train Re / ...
    3h 47m
    €54–202

Berlin to Gotha by train

Calendar366Weekly Trains
Duration2h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 283.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Berlin, Germany and Gotha, Thuringia, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Erfurt Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €45–95 and the journey takes 1h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Erfurt central train station 3 times a week. Tickets cost €25–40 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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